Brussels
El Filibusterismo is finished and ready to go to press – It will be ready within two months if there is money – More profound and perfect and written with more ardor than the Noli – Has not received a single word from Basa for two months. – Money for the printing of the work.
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Brussels, 30 May 1891
38 Rue Phil. de Champagne
FRIEND BASA,
My work is ready to go to press. The first twenty chapters are already corrected and can be printed, and I am recopying the remainder. If I receive money, you will surely have it in July. I write it with more ardor than the Noli and though it is not so cheerful, at least it is more profound and more perfect.[1]
Through the enclosed letter, which you may read, you will know what I tell my family. I enjoin you and I beg you earnestly to see to it that it reaches its destination safely and quickly.
I am surprised not to receive a word from you. It has been two months that you do not breathe. Are you sick?
Love and regards to all.
In case I do not receive money, will you ask them to send me money for the printing of my work? If not, I will be leaving this place and I join you.
Affectionately yours,
JOSE RIZAL
03-628 [Reformists]
[1] The title is El Filibusterismo , Rizal’s second novel.